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Big News! PediatricAnswers.com is Going FREE for Everyone

Big News! PediatricAnswers.com is Going FREE for Everyone

No more paywall. FREE access for everyone! Flu shot savings. Is this a Band-Aid allergy? Recall on squeeze plush toys. And Legos make a kid poop. 🙂

My Kid Doesn’t Sleep. Help!

My Kid Doesn’t Sleep. Help!

Tips to get kids asleep. Are nightlights bad? Save an estimated $167 on orthopedic braces. A pink eye conclusion...hopefully. Recalls on loungers and dumbbells. A bark vs. honk.

Talk to Your Child About Suicide

Talk to Your Child About Suicide

Suicide Awareness month. What I'm seeing at work. Save $129 on a follow-up visit. Recalls on sound machines, swings, strollers. What is sex?

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Big News! PediatricAnswers.com is Going FREE for Everyone

Big News! PediatricAnswers.com is Going FREE for Everyone

No more paywall. FREE access for everyone! Flu shot savings. Is this a Band-Aid allergy? Recall on squeeze plush toys. And Legos make a kid poop. 🙂

Mono Is Going Around

Mono Is Going Around

Mono is on the rise. Save $20-300 with this eyeglasses hack. How to prep your kid for surgery. Recall on glowing bunny ears. And a kid who really follows instructions. 🙂

Beware The Lead Poisoning

Beware The Lead Poisoning

States with surprising levels of lead poisoning. Whooping Cough is going around. Save $338 in network. Our tonsillectomy update. Recall on guitar string lubricant. And a kid listens to his wiener. 🙂

Reading Tips for Parents Who Want Smart Kids

Reading Tips for Parents Who Want Smart Kids

Smart kid reading tips. Is your child too young to read? How to save 20-30% on your office visit. Throat sores are going around. Recalls on plush toys and Trader Joe's Candles. And some profanity. 🙂

My Kid Doesn’t Sleep. Help!

My Kid Doesn’t Sleep. Help!

Tips to get kids asleep. Are nightlights bad? Save an estimated $167 on orthopedic braces. A pink eye conclusion...hopefully. Recalls on loungers and dumbbells. A bark vs. honk.

The True Scoop on Depression In Kids & Teens

The True Scoop on Depression In Kids & Teens

The size of the depression problem. Pharyngitis is going around. Save $92.64 on Prozac by knowing this hack. A pink eye treatment update. Recalls on witch hats and PJs. A sticker con.

Why I Screen Kids For Cholesterol

Why I Screen Kids For Cholesterol

Cholesterol Education Month. Is juice good for kids? The vomit bug is going around. Save $119.16 by cutting soda. Treating pink eye. Recall on cribs and high chairs. That confused look.

Eczema Scoop You Should Know

Eczema Scoop You Should Know

World Eczema Day. Do Baths Cause Eczema? Hack to save $24.56 on diaper rash cream. Recalls on this bassinet.

Talk to Your Child About Suicide

Talk to Your Child About Suicide

Suicide Awareness month. What I'm seeing at work. Save $129 on a follow-up visit. Recalls on sound machines, swings, strollers. What is sex?

How to Save 12,000 Babies With Newborn Screening

How to Save 12,000 Babies With Newborn Screening

Newborn Screening Awareness month. Parvo on the rise. Save $72.01 on Tylenol. Baby formula recall. Itchy eyes. Socially vs. sexually active.

You Should Have These In Your Medicine Cabinet

You Should Have These In Your Medicine Cabinet

Medicine cabinet essentials. Starve a fever? Save $59.51 on Advil. Is it a UTI? Candle recall. Picky eater.

Tips For Choosing A Good Preschool

Tips For Choosing A Good Preschool

How to find a good preschool. Back-to-school anxiety. Car seat savings ($169). Recalled Baby Slings. Three Ears?

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